No-Bake Peanut Butter Honey Protein Granola Bars
Homemade protein bars combining natural peanut butter, honey, and protein powder with hearty oats, raisins, and wheat bran. These no-bake bars offer a chewy, satisfying texture perfect for post-workout fuel or healthy snacking. Much more economical than store-bought versions at just 25-35 cents per bar, they can be customized with organic ingredients for superior quality and taste.
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups natural-style peanut butter
- 2 cups honey
- 2 ¼ cups protein powder
- 3 cups uncooked oatmealquinoa flakes1:1gluten-free
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- ½ cup raisins
- ¼ cup wheat bran
Instructions
- 1
Warm peanut butter and honey in double boiler until smooth consistency, or microwave for 70 to 90 seconds
- 2
Stir together protein powder, oatmeal, raisins, and wheat bran in mixing bowl
- 3
Pour peanut butter mixture into dry ingredients and stir until completely combined
- 4
Spread uniformly into brownie pan
- 5
Slice into 12 to 16 pieces and wrap each piece in plastic wrap
- 6
Refrigerate or freeze before cutting if mixture is not firm enough
Tips
Refrigerate or freeze bars before cutting for cleaner slices and firmer texture
Use organic ingredients for noticeably better flavor and quality compared to conventional options
Good to Know
Refrigerate wrapped bars up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months
Can be made up to 1 week ahead, store refrigerated in airtight container
Serve chilled or at room temperature, unwrap individual portions as needed
Common Mistakes
Chill mixture before cutting to avoid crumbly, messy slices
Wrap bars individually to prevent sticking and maintain freshness
Substitutions
Vegan Options
Gluten-Free Swaps
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Nut-Free Alternatives
FAQ
Can I substitute the protein powder?
Yes, any vanilla or unflavored protein powder works. Chocolate protein powder will create darker bars with richer flavor.
How long do these bars keep?
Refrigerated bars last 1 week wrapped individually. Frozen bars keep up to 3 months and thaw quickly at room temperature.
Can I make these without wheat bran?
Absolutely, substitute with additional oats, ground flaxseed, or chia seeds for similar fiber content and texture.